Customer Service Jobs in Columbia, TN

Customer Service Professionals in the retail industry are responsible for assisting customers with inquiries, complaints, or problems. They interact directly with customers to hear their concerns, solve problems, and provide them with information about products or services. They help to create an environment that fosters customer loyalty and enhances the shopping experience. This often includes processing returns or exchanges, resolving complaints, and ensuring that customers leave satisfied. These professionals may work in a physical store or in a virtual setting, such as a call center or online chat support.

Important skills for a Customer Service Professional in the retail industry include strong communication and problem-solving skills, patience, empathy, and excellent knowledge of the company's products or services. There are also certain certifications that can enhance a professional's credentials in this field, such as the Certified Customer Service Professional (CCSP) and the Professional Customer Service Certification (PCSC). Prior to becoming a Customer Service Professional, individuals may hold roles such as Sales Associate, Cashier, or Store Clerk, where they can gain valuable experience in dealing with customers and understanding the retail environment.

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Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Columbia, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, TN
  • 1 day ago

Provides customer service in the photo area, including digital passport photo service, poster print and creative machine, suggestive sell of promotional photo products....

Customer Service Representative

  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Customer service experience preferred. Relevant healthcare or medical billing experience preferred....

Customer Service Associate - Customer Service Center

  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 3 days ago

Minimum of one year of customer service experience required; customer service experience within banking or financial institution preferred. Previous contact center experience preferred....

Customer Service Representative-Operations

  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 4 days ago

At CVS Health, were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nations leading...

Customer Service Representative

  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 10 days ago

Store 4703921: 1301 Murfreesboro, Franklin, Tennessee 37064 Shift Availability Flexible Availability Job Type Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a Customer Service Representative...

Customer Service Associate

  • Columbia, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Columbia, TN
  • 10 days ago

Provides customer service in the photo area, including digital passport photo service, poster print and creative machine, suggestive sell of promotional photo products....

Customer Service Representative - Remote

  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 14 days ago

**Job Summary:** The Customer Service Representative (CSR) answers inbound calls from members and providers, inputs data, and provides a high level of customer service always extending courtesy and...

Remote Work

Customer Service Representative

  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 16 days ago

Job Summary: Customer Service Representatives are the face of Aetna and impact the agent experience by manner of how customer service inquiries and problems via telephone, internet or written correspondence...

Customer Service Representative

  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 18 days ago

During hours of operations, the Customer Service Representative is expected to provide dedicated, focused work....

Sr. Customer Assistance Representative

  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 18 days ago

The Customer Assistance Representative Sr (CAR Sr) will provide a high level of customer service by assisting both internal and external customers, primarily face-to-face, supporting their branch and...

Customer Service Representative

  • Columbia, TN
  • 21 days ago
  • Columbia, TN
  • 21 days ago

customer service to insureds, agents and CSRs across the state of Tennessee....

Customer Service Representative Intern - Columbia State Community College

  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 24 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 24 days ago

The Customer Service Representative Intern reports to the Office Manager and provides excellent service and support to team members and customers while demonstrating the Companys values and supporting...

Retail Customer Service Associate

  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 26 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 26 days ago

Customer Service, Retail experience including operating front end equipment (for example, cash register), Working with mobile retail applications Primary Location... 3070 Mallory Ln, Franklin, TN 37067...

One Stop Customer Service Representative

  • Columbia, TN
  • 29 days ago
  • Columbia, TN
  • 29 days ago

Columbia State Community College is hiring a One Stop Customer Services Representative to provide excellent customer service to current and prospective students, parents, and other visitors in the Enrollment...

Customer Service Representative

  • Cornersville, TN (24 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cornersville, TN (24 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

.** **General Summary** As a Family Dollar Customer Service Representative you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our customers....

Demographic Data for Columbia, TN

Moving to Columbia, TN? Find some basic demographic data about Columbia, TN below.


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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Columbia, TN

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Columbia, TN offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.2%
Bachelor's Degree
25.6%
Associate's Degree
16.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.0%
Master's Degree
5.6%
Some College
4.2%
Some High School
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Customer Services in Columbia, TN
1-2 years
42.9%
Less than 1 year
38.0%
None
6.9%
2-4 years
6.8%
4-6 years
4.1%
6-8 years
1.1%
8-10 years
0.2%


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